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EVRG - Evergy, Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$90.14
DETAILS
HIGH:
$99.00
LOW:
$82.00
MEDIAN:
$91.00
CONSENSUS:
$90.14
UPSIDE:
4.78%
Stock News
Can EVRG Gain From Rising Power Demand Through Grid Investments?
Evergy's $21.6B grid plan targets rising power demand, with strong Q1 sales and large-load projects driving long-term growth.
CMS VS EVRG: Which Electric Utility Stock Offers Better Return?
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Evergy: Power Up Your Portfolio With 3.4% Yield And 5% Dividend Growth
Evergy is reiterated as a Buy, driven by robust data center agreements and a visible multi-year growth runway. EVRG's adjusted EPS is projected to grow at an 8.7% annual rate, outpacing its 10-year CAGR, with a forward 12-month fair value estimate of $86 per share. The company maintains a stable BBB+ credit rating, targets a 14–15% FFO to debt ratio, and is positioned for low double-digit annual total returns through 2031.
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Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Evergy's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
EVRG tops Q1 estimates as operating EPS rises to 69 cents and revenues climb to $1.44 billion, while interest expense increases 14.4% Y/Y.
Evergy Inc (EVRG) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Evergy Inc (EVRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.
Evergy beats profit estimates on regulated investment recovery, stronger demand
Utility Evergy beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, helped by a recovery in regulated investments, stronger demand and higher large customer revenues.
Evergy Announces First Quarter 2026 Results, Announces New Large Customer, Declares Quarterly Dividend and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) today announced first quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $151.5 million, or $0.64 per share, compared to GAAP earnings of $125.0 million, or $0.54 per share, for the first quarter 2025. Evergy's first quarter 2026 adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) and adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) were $161.8 million and $0.69 per share, respectively, compared to $127.8 million and $0.55, respectively, in first quarter 2025. Adjusted earnings (non-GA.
Evergy to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock This Season?
EVRG heads into its Q1 results with EPS seen up 17%, as data-center load and grid modernization investments stay in focus.
Evergy Inc (EVRG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Evergy (EVRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
LNT vs. EVRG: Which Electric Utility Stock Is a Better Investment Pick?
Alliant Energy edges Evergy, as steady earnings growth, stronger ROE and solid price gains highlight its appeal in a rising-demand utility landscape.
Evergy to Conduct 2026 Shareholders Meeting Online
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) will conduct its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The virtual meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern (10:00 a.m. Central) and can be accessed at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/EVRG2026. To participate, all shareholders must enter the control number found on their proxy cards or voting instruction forms. At the meeting, shareholders will vote to elect 12 members of the Board of Directors and other bu.
Evergy Benefits From Rise in Data Center Demand & Strategic Investment
EVRG rides on surging data center demand and strategic investments to fuel growth, but aging assets and regulatory risks can weigh on margins.
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA Reduces Holdings in Evergy Inc. $EVRG
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA decreased its position in Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) by 2.6% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,993,279 shares of the company's stock after selling 53,508 shares during the period. Massachusetts
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Evergy: Buy This Dividend Aristocrat In The Making Now
Evergy has raised its payout for 23 consecutive years, which puts it on track to soon become a Dividend Aristocrat. A series of recent data center signings is likely to further accelerate the regulated electric utility's growth trajectory. Evergy's BBB+ S&P credit rating can support its huge five-year capital spending plan.
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Critical Survey: Evergy (NASDAQ:EVRG) vs. Summer Energy (OTCMKTS:SUME)
Summer Energy (OTCMKTS:SUME - Get Free Report) and Evergy (NASDAQ: EVRG - Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations. Insider and Institutional Ownership 87.2% of Evergy shares are
Price Targets
Evergy price target raised to $94 from $89 at Barclays
$94.00
(was $87.01)
Barclays
Evergy price target raised to $91 from $88 at UBS
$91.00
(was $82.73)
William Appicelli
·
UBS
Evergy price target raised to $87 from $83 at Wells Fargo
$87.00
(was $81.67)
Shahriar Pourreza
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Wells Fargo
Evergy initiated with a Buy at BTIG
$99.00
(was $84.41)
BTIG
Evergy price target raised to $89 from $82 at Barclays
$89.00
(was $83.13)
Barclays
Evergy price target raised to $87 from $82 at BMO Capital
$87.00
(was $81.80)
BMO Capital
Evergy price target raised to $82 from $76 at Mizuho
$82.00
(was $80.26)
Mizuho Securities
Evergy downgraded to Neutral from Buy at UBS
$88.00
(was $80.69)
William Appicelli
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UBS
Evergy price target lowered to $91 from $93 at RBC Capital
$91.00
(was $75.29)
Stephen D'Ambrisi
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RBC Capital
Evergy price target raised to $79 from $77 at Wells Fargo
$79.00
(was $76.44)
Wells Fargo
Evergy downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Mizuho
$76.00
(was $73.59)
Anthony Crowdell
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Mizuho Securities
Evergy price target raised to $83 from $81 at UBS
$83.00
(was $73.28)
UBS
Evergy initiated with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo
$77.00
(was $78.31)
Shahriar Pourreza
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Wells Fargo
Evergy initiated with an Outperform at RBC Capital
$93.00
(was $78.31)
Stephen D'Ambrisi
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RBC Capital
Evergy price target raised to $80 from $73 at Barclays
$80.00
(was $76.69)
Barclays
Evergy price target raised to $87 from $77 at Jefferies
$87.00
(was $77.84)
Jefferies
Evergy price target raised to $82 from $73 at Barclays
$82.00
(was $77.83)
Barclays
Evergy price target raised to $78 from $77 at Jefferies
$78.00
(was $67.96)
Paul Zimbardo
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Jefferies
Evergy upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS
$78.00
(was $67.88)
William Appicelli
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UBS
Evergy price target raised to $73 from $72 at Barclays
$73.00
(was $68.36)
Barclays